Full Time Public Service BTEC First Diploma

BTEC

In Worthing

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    BTEC

  • Location

    Worthing

This qualification is designed to equip learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for success when moving towards a career in the uniformed and non-uniformed public services, for example: Emergency Services, Prison Service, Local Government Administration, Security and Armed Services.

Important information

Government funding available

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Location

Start date

Worthing (West Sussex)
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Sandition Way, BN FD

Start date

On request

About this course

You will need a minimum of two grade D's at GCSE

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Course programme


Public Service BTEC First Diploma

BTEC First Diploma
This one-year course is the equivalent of four GCES Grades A*-C.

Can be combined with GCSE English, Maths or Science.

What is this course about?
This qualification is designed to equip learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for success when moving towards a career in the uniformed and non-uniformed public services, for example: Emergency Services, Prison Service, Local Government Administration, Security and Armed Services.

What topics will I study?

Core units:
  • Uniformed Public Services Employment
  • Public Service Skills
  • Uniformed Public Service Fitness


Specialist units:
  • Adventurous Activities and Teamwork for the Public Services
  • Crime and its Effects on Society
  • Expedition Skills


How will my work be assessed?
The course is 100% coursework based, there are no exams.

You receive feedback on your progress throughout the course. Evidence for assessment may be generated through a range of activities, including written assignments and role plays, as well as oral and practical assessments.

What skills do I need to succeed?
  • You need to develop good independent study skills be able to meet deadlines
  • You need to learn to self assess your own work with your teachers' help
  • You need to be a good team worker
  • You need to be keen on outdoor pursuits and physical activities as these are an integral part of the course


What knowledge do I need to succeed?
  • A keen interest in one or more of the public services.
  • An interest in sport and outdoor pursuits.
  • An understanding about health and fitness.
  • An understanding of how to work as an effective team member and the fundamentals of self discipline.


What are the lessons like?
  • A range of teaching and learning styles are used during the course.
  • Formal lessons are combined with discussion, case studies, task-based learning and ILT; all pitched at a level appropriate to the age and experience of students.
  • The basic notes for the course are all available on the student intranet.
  • 1:1 support is available to all students.


What have I got to do to do well?
  • Be prepared to learn aboutallof the public services.
  • Have a good level of fitness and be prepared to be an active participant in all activities.
  • Be able to independently learn and organise your work.
  • Complete your weekly assignments on time and in line with your guideline grade.
  • Maintain behaviour appropriate to that expected of any public service employee.


What do people do with a BTEC First Diploma?
The course provides an excellent foundation for candidates intending to pursue a career within a wide area of public sector jobs, such as:
  • Emergency Services
  • Prison Service
  • Local Government
  • The Care Sector
  • Security Services
  • Armed Services

If you achieve a merit or distinction you can progress to level 3 courses at the College such as the BTEC National Diploma in Public Services.

Will there be any significant costs related to this subject apart from normal stationery?
Outdoor expedition £80

Polo shirt £15

Full Time Public Service BTEC First Diploma

Price on request